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Innovative Solutions To Simplify Your Back-To-School Laundry Routine

Innovative Solutions To Simplify Your Back-To-School Laundry Routine

Back to school means the return of structure and routine—and piles of laundry. Fortunately, this efficient washer and dryer duo can help parents tackle this chore with ease.

Today's Parent

Reading Rainbow Is Back

Reading Rainbow Is Back

After 20 years off the air, the educational show is getting a reboot with TikTok star Mychal Threets as host.

Vanessa Grant

Why Canadian Parents Love The MEC Toaster Suit

Why Canadian Parents Love The MEC Toaster Suit

Canadian parents call the MEC Toaster Suit warm, durable, and easy to get on and off—making it a must-have for surviving winter with kids.

Vanessa Grant

6 Simple Ways To Teach Your Kids Gratitude

6 Simple Ways To Teach Your Kids Gratitude

Raising grateful kids doesn’t have to be another chore on your endless to-do list. With a few simple tweaks to everyday routines, you can nurture kindness, patience and joy.

Gurpreet Virdi-Bains

Lunchbox Love: Egg Salad Sandwich

Lunchbox Love: Egg Salad Sandwich

Dietitian Noelle Martin shares a simple egg salad sandwich lunch, complete with carrots, hummus and kid-approved snacks, that balances nutrition with fun.

Vanessa Grant

Lunchbox Love: Ham And Cheese Pinwheels

Lunchbox Love: Ham And Cheese Pinwheels

Is your kid bored of sandwiches? Dietitian Noelle Martin shares a fun, balanced pinwheel lunch that’s packed with protein, calcium and fresh fruit.

Vanessa Grant

Test Drive: Discover Why The Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid Is Made For Families

Test Drive: Discover Why The Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid Is Made For Families

Alicia Cox Thomson

Lunchbox Love: Tuna Salad Dip

Lunchbox Love: Tuna Salad Dip

Dietitian Noelle Martin shares healthy, balanced meals they might actually eat and enjoy—no candy needed.

Vanessa Grant

All About Strawberries: 10 Nutritious and Delicious New Recipes

All About Strawberries: 10 Nutritious and Delicious New Recipes

Can A Grounding Sheet Help Your Kid Sleep Better? Unlikely—And Possibly Dangerous

Can A Grounding Sheet Help Your Kid Sleep Better? Unlikely—And Possibly Dangerous

Swipe past TikToks telling you that your baby will sleep better with a grounding sheet. The science is murky and the products could be unsafe.

Courtney Leiva

Does Your Child Really Need A Tutor?

Does Your Child Really Need A Tutor?

To tutor, or not to tutor? When kids struggle at school, a little tutoring is often the first line of defence. But is it always the best?

Diane Peters

Manage Your Smart Home With Rogers Xfinity Self Protection

Manage Your Smart Home With Rogers Xfinity Self Protection

Seamlessly control a growing list of devices and features via the Rogers Xfinity app for total peace of mind.

The Back-to-School Hygiene Hacks My Family Swears By

The Back-to-School Hygiene Hacks My Family Swears By

Today's Parent

A Parent’s Guide To Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style

A Parent’s Guide To Understanding Your Child’s Learning Style

How to identify your child’s learning style and what techniques and resources will help them learn best

Becky Ward

How To Adjust When Your Adult Kid Moves Back Home

How To Adjust When Your Adult Kid Moves Back Home

When your adult child moves back into their childhood bedroom, it’s a whole new parenting chapter. Here’s how to build a respectful adult relationship.

Siobhan Chirico

A Parent's Guide To Disneyland Paris

A Parent's Guide To Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris delivers all the wonder with less walking, shorter lines and a dash of French flair.

Lauren Spicer

Cook Once, Eat Twice: 2-For-1 Pork Dishes For Busy Parents

Cook Once, Eat Twice: 2-For-1 Pork Dishes For Busy Parents

Alicia Cox Thomson

A Back-To-School Pep Talk For Parents Of Neurodiverse Kids

A Back-To-School Pep Talk For Parents Of Neurodiverse Kids

Back-to-school season hits different when you’re parenting a neurodiverse kid. A former special ed teacher turned therapist breaks down the real emotional load.

Siobhan Chirico

15 Best Disney Movies For Toddlers

15 Best Disney Movies For Toddlers

Disney is a big part of childhood. If you’re eager to share the magic with your kiddos, here’s the best Disney movies for toddlers that little ones will love.

Courtney Leiva

Help Kids Make The Most Of AI Tools Safely And Responsibly

Help Kids Make The Most Of AI Tools Safely And Responsibly

AI is part of kids’ daily lives. Here’s how parents can help them use it safely, think critically and get creative, while avoiding risks.

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